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Disciplined for Diplomacy
College Presidents Are Getting in Trouble for Cutting Deals With Protesters
Critics say the agreements excuse protesters’ rhetoric and violations of campus policy. -
What Leaders Say
As Student Protests Roil Campuses, One College Touts Its ‘Quieter Atmosphere’
The president of East Georgia State College says he wants to reassure students and families. But communication experts caution against playing the comparison game. -
Labor
Union Will Strike at U. of California at Santa Cruz Over Protest Response and Divestment Demand
Friday’s announcement marks the first in a possible series of strikes across the UC system. Administrators argue such walkouts are political and therefore illegal. -
Advice
Admin 101: Be a Realist, Not a Pessimist
Serious times call for serious leaders. But every administrator must guard against doom-and-gloom messaging. -
'I Wanted It to Be Real'
Florida A&M’s President Apologizes After Heralded Donation Falls Apart
The announced $237-million gift has been put on pause, and an investigation is underway. -
‘Those Mistakes Added Up’
The War in the Mideast Fuels a Crisis in the Midwest
Indiana University at Bloomington made a series of unpopular decisions. Then it called the police on protesters. -
Campus Activism
Some Professors See Pro-Palestinian Encampments as Outdoor Classrooms
Several have escorted students inside the protest zones for lessons, drawing the ire of some administrators. -
A Path Forward
The Anatomy of a University’s Encampment Negotiation
What happened at the University of Wisconsin at Madison reflects the precarious relations between activists and administrators amid a recent surge in unrest related to the Israel-Hamas war. -
Campus Activism
The Tipping Point: Why One College Decided to Call the Cops on Protesters
Students and faculty members say trust has been broken. CUNY’s leaders say they had no choice. -
Campus Activism
Sacramento State Protesters Claim Victory on Divestment, but Questions Remain
The university says its foundation and auxiliary organizations won’t invest in “corporations and funds that profit from genocide, ethnic cleansing, and activities that violate fundamental human rights.”